VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Shoot the works

Meaning:

to spend all the money you have or to try as much as you can to do something.

Examples:

  • He decided to shoot the works and invest all his savings into his startup.
  • Let’s shoot the works on this vacation and stay in a five-star hotel.
  • She shot the works to impress the judges with her performance.
  • They shot the works on their wedding, sparing no expense.
  • Instead of playing it safe, he shot the works in the final round of the game.
  • She shot the works and applied to every top university in the country.
  • He shot the works and confessed his feelings, even though he wasn’t sure how she’d react.
  • The company shot the works on their new advertising campaign.
  • I shot the works by betting everything on that horse—and it paid off!
  • Instead of a small celebration, they shot the works for their anniversary party.
  • He shot the works at the casino, placing all his chips on one number.
  • She decided to shoot the works and purchase her dream car, even if it meant stretching her budget.
  • The team shot the works in the championship game, giving it their all.
  • They shot the works on renovating their house to make it perfect.
  • We decided to shoot the works for our family reunion and rented a luxury villa.
  • He shot the works in the job interview, showcasing all his skills and achievements.
  • The chef shot the works in preparing the most elaborate dish for the competition.
  • They shot the works on the fireworks display for New Year’s Eve.
  • I shot the works to surprise her with the most extravagant proposal ever.
  • She shot the works on her fashion line, using only premium materials to make a statement.